About the role
UCL History of Art is seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer (Grade 8) in the History of Art, Materials and Technology, to begin on 1 September. The successful candidate will have a background in art history, conservation, heritage or material science, or associated fields. We encourage applicants whose expertise will complement existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate would be capable of teaching in and overseeing the running of the Material Studies Laboratory. They would join a thriving department with close links to London’s museums and gallery networks and a university with its own important collections. They would contribute to teaching, take on administrative responsibilities, demonstrate ongoing research excellence and generate research income by actively pursuing and applying for appropriate grants. The successful appointee will have a relevant PhD and a track record of publications and research in their field. The position will begin on 1 September .
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We welcome applications from candidates with a PhD in any relevant specialism of conservation, heritage or material science, art history, visual and material culture, or associated fields. An interest in lab-based and/or workshop-oriented teaching in these areas is particularly desirable. Additional experience in museum collections, curatorial practice, studio practice or cultural heritage would be an advantage. The ability and willingness to engage with current debates in the discipline of art history and to work across disciplines are essential, and we encourage applications from candidates who are able to connect their area of expertise to broader intellectual and methodological frameworks.
Current modules offered within the History of Art, Materials and Technologies (MAT) degree course include The Social Lives of Artworks; Introduction to Art and Science; Introduction to Media and Technologies; History and Theory of Conservation; Methodologies of Making; Scientific Analysis of Artists’ Materials; and Art/Work/Space, a work placement module. The postholder will be expected to engage with a selection of these modules, as appropriate, while also developing new options at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days), defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE), Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan, On-Site nursery, On-site gym, Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service, Discounted medical insurance.